Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102927688 - G. & R. Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
G. & R. Construction
1012 Johnston Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8761, Allentown, PA 18102
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360531875 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 12/05/1989 | 01/04/1990 | $300 | $640 | $0 | 01/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/05/1989 | 12/11/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260652 B | 12/05/1989 | 12/11/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered an 8.92-ft -deep unshored trench that had been dug in uncompacted fill material. A 4-ft by 4-ft by 1-ft section of earth fell on top of him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102927688 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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